Clifford scores career-high 36 in Rams’ win over Boise

boise, idaho >> Clifford shot 13 for 18 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Rams (22-9, 16-4), who finished second to New Mexico in earning the No. 2 seed.

Colorado State earns a bye into Thursday’s quarterfinals.

Kyan Evans added 14 points and Jalen Lake scored 11 as the Rams upped their win streak to seven.

Andrew Meadow led the Broncos (22-9, 14-6) with 22 points and six rebounds.

Alvaro Cardenas totaled 18 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Tyson Degenhart added 15 points and nine rebounds as the Broncos saw a five-game win streak end.

Clifford had 13 points in the first half of a 34-all tie.

Utah State 87, Air Force 47>> Mason Falslev’s 18 points helped Utah State defeat Air Force 87-47 on Saturday in Logan, Utah.

Falslev also contributed seven rebounds for the Aggies (25-6, 15-5 Mountain West Conference). Ian Martinez scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 11, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc and added five rebounds. Dexter Akanno had 10 points and finished 2 of 5 from 3-point range and 4 for 5 from the line.

The Falcons (4-27, 1-19) were led by Will Cooper, who posted 16 points. Wesley Celichowski added six points for Air Force. Yoda Oke had five points.

Utah State took the lead with 18:41 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 50-23 at halftime, with Falslev racking up 11 points. Utah State extended its lead to 84-37 during the second half, fueled by a 16-1 scoring run.

— The Associated Press